David Cote Doesn’t Believe in Going Hostile
The Honeywell CEO dropped his bid to buy rival United Technologies earlier this year after being rebuffed by its CEO Greg Hayes.
Michael Peltz
December 17, 2025
David Cote, chief executive officer of Honeywell International Inc., speaks during an interview in New York, U.S., on Friday, May 15, 2015. Cote discussed energy markets, business strategy and the outlook for global currencies. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** David Cote
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